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Re: Aero gravel frameset suggestion if you put "NOT A PINARELLO" on it. i'd argue it's confidently not a pinarello :)

Quite a few open mould frames (like the VB GF003) are very, very heavily inspired from branded counterparts.

So you'd buy something because that looks and dances likes an ostro gravel, but not a pinarello grevil? The italians are offended, i can hear them. they're waving their hands and saying stuff like "we are a not good a enough for youuuu?".
October 03, 2024, 09:05:30 AM 		1
Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? https://www.seraphbikes.com/Superlight-Disc-Road-Bike-Frame-TT-X68-BSA-Bottom-Bracket-Max-Tire-70028C-With-Integrated-Handlebar-p5836624.html

A far better alternative than buying a bottom bracket exploding fake SL8 in my opinion. Identical geometry of course. Maybe I should get one to compare to my actual Tarmac SL8

Seraph is the "brand" counterpart to Tantan if I'm not mistaken...

EDIT: Even the geometry chart is using a photo of a frame with an SL7 Tarmac stem and spacers  ;D
October 23, 2024, 08:29:27 AM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? C'mon Mr.Lino, just hurry up and order one so you can tell us how it compares to a real SL8...
 I bet it's just gnawing away at you. Pretty soon you won't be able to think about anything else ;D
October 30, 2024, 12:15:52 PM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? T-Werks labels in the Specialized font would be fun and cheeky.
October 30, 2024, 01:29:54 PM 		1
Re: TideaceBike New mold Road Frame FM-CR068 groupbuy Ice crack black
November 01, 2024, 02:24:22 AM 		1
Re: Seraph Bikes Superlight 836g X68 - Alternative to SL8 Fakes? Has it occured to you, perhaps, that people are not a monolithic entity, but rather individuals with differing opinions?
November 02, 2024, 10:42:32 AM 		1
Re: Deep wheels below 1300gr without breaking the bank? I'm after getting a set of Peter's D50CU-28 built up with their own hubs and carbon spokes, Peter has told me the wheels will be around 1300g and they cost me 555 with shipping and additional 125 (but I bought a frame from him as well)
November 03, 2024, 03:03:31 PM 		1
Re: SL8 Replica Build
Quote from: BeR on November 02, 2024, 01:08:10 PM
Have you ridden a true SL8 in order to compare to your frame ?

Just found out a buddy of mine coincidentally just got a 52CM S-works so when time permits i shall perform a test ride on his and i'll have him jump on mine for an honest review. Should be interesting since the major characteristics he raves about like light, stiff but twitchy and super comfy seems to be the same for me.
November 03, 2024, 04:01:45 PM 		1
Re: New Frame Winow Sports WR054 Don't forget that Winow is ghosting Serge.
November 11, 2024, 12:22:13 AM 		1
Re: New Frame Winow Sports WR054 Hi All,

So the frame is built up and really happy with how everything went. It all went smoothly. Di2 battery is stowed nicely in an internal clip in the downtube. I was nervous around seatpost slippage and headset play, but both areas have been spot on so far. A question was asked around could the seatpost be reversed to alter offset. This wouldn't be possible unfortunately. The build so far has been with 12speed Ultegra Di2. Still waiting on the new crankset. For now I have repurposed an R8000 fitted with Pas Quest 54/40 from Ali X.

I have done a couple of short rides so far. One pretty spirited with some sprints thrown in to gauge stiffness. For info, I am around 5ft 7 (on a good day), 72kgs, peak power of 1250w.

I must say, everywhere I want it to be stiff, it is stiff! Front end is spot on with no flex, as you would expect by the beefy forks and headtube. Bottom bracket, I can't detect any deflection under load. The rear triangle feels great also.
All very different to my SL7 clone. That is by no means a noodle, but it does feel like you are fighting with the bike when in a max sprint. The WR054, when sprinting, everything feels solid and planted if that makes sense?

I know this all sounds very positive, but at the minute I'm over the moon with it. It is a heavier bike.but that really isn't an issue for me as I race flat crits. It's currently sat at just over 8kgs. However that is with a heavy 1650g wheelset and a heavy alloy railed saddle. There is room to budge around 3-500 grams there alone if that is a concern. I will certainly be looking at CRW, Farsports, Magene etc. over the off season. Also considering 1x for races.

Will keep you updated over the coming months, on how I am getting on with the bike.

Kind Regards,

Mikey.
November 12, 2024, 07:31:17 AM 		1